Number 1 Songs in 1912 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"It's a Long Way to Tipperary"
Jack Judge & Harry Williams
Written and first performed in 1912, it would later become the marching song of the British Expeditionary Force. Its singalong appeal made it an instant music hall hit.
US #1
"Waiting for the Robert E. Lee"
Heidelberg Quintet
A lively ragtime number that became one of the most popular songs of 1912, reflecting America's continued love affair with syncopated rhythm.
Biggest Films of 1912 — Box Office Hits
Quo Vadis?
Box Office: N/A
An Italian epic silent film running over two hours — a remarkable length for the era. Its spectacular sets and crowd scenes influenced D.W. Griffith and the development of the Hollywood epic.
Fashion and Style of 1912
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1912
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1912